WordPress websites can be vulnerable to several attacks if you don’t secure them properly. There are a lot of factors that can lead to this, including outdated software, a low-quality web host, and more. If you’re unaware of these considerations, you won’t be able to secure your site. Fortunately, WordPress gives you full control over …
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Unfortunately, WordPress, the most popular content management system, also attracts its fair share of malicious actors. When a security incident occurs on a WordPress site, conducting a thorough forensic investigation is crucial to understand the attack, identify the vulnerabilities exploited, and gather evidence for potential legal action. Understanding the Importance of WordPress Forensics Key Areas …
WordPress Forensic Investigations: Unveiling the Digital Clues Read More »
WordPress is the world’s most widely used CMS (Content Management System). It has a long history of software bugs in its core and plugins, some of which are vulnerabilities (such as SQL injection and remote code execution) that attackers can exploit to leak information from the database. One such type of information is WordPress login …
The Forminator plugin for WordPress, utilized by over 500,000 sites, has a vulnerability that could let attackers upload files to the server without restrictions. Developed by WPMU DEV, Forminator is a customizable tool for creating contact forms, surveys, quizzes, feedback forms, polls, and payment forms on WordPress. It features drag-and-drop functionality and integrates with many …
Over 300,000 WordPress Websites Affected by Critical Forminator Plugin Vulnerability Read More »
Web servers are unique in network environments because they are exposed to the internet and serve web traffic to potentially unknown users. Furthermore, web servers often run dynamic applications like WordPress websites or act as proxies for internal applications. Thus, it is not surprising that they are desirable targets for attackers. Hardening a system involves …
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The WordPress team is excited to announce the release of the 6.4 Beta 1 version. Kindly avoid using it on main or critical sites. For best results, test this Beta on a designated test platforms. Three methods to test the 6.4 Beta 1: The goal is to launch WordPress 6.4 by November 7, 2023. WordPress …
Automattic’s WP.cloud and Pressable.com platforms have recently noticed a disturbing pattern of compromised sites. They found that illegitimate new administrator accounts were continuously appearing on the impacted sites. After investigating this matter, a post on the WordPress.org support forums by Slavic Dragovtev brought to light a potential security problem. The issue revolved around a Privilege …
Ongoing Cyberattack Exploits Ultimate Member Plugin Read More »
WordPress is a very secure Content Management System (CMS). However, it’s also the most popular CMS in the world. This means that WordPress websites are popular targets. Even if you run a small blog, chances are high that sooner or later, an attacker or a bot will try to break in and compromise your website. …
4 Essential WordPress Security Plugins to Protect Your Website Read More »
WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems (CMSs) on the market. What’s more, it’s built to be secure. Still, if this is your first time using the platform, you might be worried about common WordPress security risks. Fortunately, there are a few simple strategies you can implement to protect your site against …
WordPress Security Risks: 3 Ways to Protect Your Website Read More »
On March 22, 2023, a significant security flaw was identified in the WooCommerce Payments plugin, a widely used eCommerce payment plugin for WordPress with over 500,000 active installations. Fortunately, white hat security researcher Michael Mazzolini discovered the vulnerability and responsibly disclosed it through HackerOne, allowing websites to install the patched version 5.6.2 before the full …
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